Famous Deaths
- Denzil Holles, 1st Baron Holles, English statesman and writer, dies at 81
- Jan Swammerdam, Dutch anatomist and entomologist (Bible of Nature), dies at 43
Died in 1680 1680 Highlights
About February 17, 1680
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 344 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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